MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO

MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in PONCE, PR with about 458 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO**, located on Calle 9 in the La Rambla urbanization of Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. As is common with schools in the Ponce district, the institution operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students within its designated catchment area.

The school is situated in a well-established residential sector of Ponce, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the island’s public school system. While specific program offerings or current enrollment figures fluctuate, schools in this region generally prioritize core curriculum standards, including Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often participating in regional extracurricular initiatives that support student development and local civic engagement.

For more information, contact MANUEL GONZALEZ PATO at (787) 841-7216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.